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Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Red Hat (c. 1665-68) is one of his smallest and most intimate works, notable for being painted on a wood panel and for its bold use of pointillist-like light effects, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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Where is Vermeer's Girl with a Red Hat displayed?
Girl with a Red Hat is held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It is one of only about three dozen paintings universally attributed to Johannes Vermeer.
What surface did Vermeer paint Girl with a Red Hat on?
Girl with a Red Hat is notable for being painted on a wood panel rather than canvas, which is unusual for Vermeer. Most of Vermeer's known works are oil on canvas, making this choice of support distinctive.
What size is Vermeer's Girl with a Red Hat?
Girl with a Red Hat is one of Vermeer's smallest and most intimate works. The painting is a bust-length portrait of a figure wearing an elaborate blue and red hat, dating from approximately 1665 to 1668.
When was Girl with a Red Hat painted?
Girl with a Red Hat was painted around 1665 to 1668, during the mature period of Vermeer's career. The painting is celebrated for its bold use of pointillist-like light effects that anticipate techniques associated with later art movements.
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